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The British Rally Forum is about the only one really, but it's not that great anymore. Most of it is done through Facebook now, which definitely has its good and bad points. How much were you quoted for the hire out of interest? I've been wondering about hiring something, but I got a quote on...

It's not a pretty car that.

The Burns car is pretty unique. It's originality, mileage, and connection to him will make it worth way more than most Vs I would have thought. Someone paid £600k for his '00 RAC Rally-winning Impreza didn't they? Would sit nicely in a collection with that.

Can't remember the last time I saw one at a rally. Don't know how many they made. Subaru WRC cars pop up in Ireland quite regularly, as they loved them. Might be a bit more than the car that started this thread though 😂

You're biased though :LOL: It's funny really, as people generally hated the S7 when it appeared, but most people I know have grown to love it over the years. I think the Richard Burns connection helped a lot too. A Group A car is tough to beat for me though. The look, the sound, the way they...

Yeah that is very true. Well, almost. In most cases, the 911 would win on the noise/fun front but, if someone offered me a genuine Prodrive Group A Impreza from '95/96, it might be a harder decision!

Yeah but roundy-roundy isn't as good, and rally GT cars generally get spanked by 4WD stuff :LOL:

For £50k you could have one on Proflex/Ohlins or similar, with a sequential 'box, a proper rally-spec forged engine, big brakes etc etc. Loads of the Group N cars have been upgraded to non-homologated spec to make them more competitive on national events. You'd be mental to spend £80k on that...

£80-100k? Have a word.

As for the car here, I would want to know a lot more about the spec before bidding. Seems to be a lot of chatter in the comments about the spec and how much of the original car is actually there. I don't know about the APRC, but Group A was basically gone from Europe by the point this car was...

I think they have actually started to go up a bit now, as collectors are starting to get into them. They're not really of interest to people looking to compete anymore, as an R5 car is just as quick nowadays, and considerably cheaper to run as you say. Even the earlier 1.6 WRC cars are being...

I guess in terms of LLF, DMO etc, they probably appeal to certain demographics, while the likes of Shmee appeal to others. All are interested in cars to a degree, but I suspect it's part of a wider "lifestyle" thing; be it the supercar-owning, global-travelling set, or the rebellious...

Essentially that's true. Most of them don't really know very much about cars, so are basically just regurgitating press information without any objectivity, though I suspect it is more underhand in some cases. I can't imagine all of them are paying for these cars, so there must be some heavy...

Obviously he hasn't done it single-handed, but him and others have definitely had a big impact on the landscape. Influencers have muscled in on the launch circuit, and created an environment where some of them demand payment for attending (unheard of with regular journos). Manufacturers have...

I thought he came across pretty well in that interview. His content does absolutely nothing for me, and I genuinely cannot see what people get from watching it, but you can't knock him too much. He has made a massive success out of it and turned the car media world on its head. I'm sure most on...

Would love for the circuit to open again. Really regret not doing a track day there.

Car looks great. Love the grey/red. What's that shifter tower made from? It looks really heavy :LOL:

A couple of nice ones in there, but all the tucked/stance/camber ones look shite. They just look like they're broken, and probably drive like it too.

The town centre stuff is definitely problematic, but some of the speeds being nudged on bigger roads are a worry in my view. It's nothing new of course, and I remember going out with the RSOC boys years ago and doing some silly stuff, but it does feel a bit different these days. The roads are...

I get the feeling that street racing has become rather a big thing again in recent years. It obviously existed when I was in my late teens and early 20s, but most people's cars were slow and s**t. Nowadays, performance is much more affordable, and putting videos online is a badge of honour with...

White looks cleanest. If you want a splash of colour, go red.

Shmee is a bit of a tool but, if you watch his interview with Jonny Smith on The Late Brake Show channel, he actually comes across pretty well. What he's doing is an act as part of his brand, while I suspect that LLF is a bellend all the time. I really don't see what people get from these...

Definitely not as bad as that DMO cretin, but still unwatchable. The world would be a better place if the pair of them had their collars felt. He's obviously enthusiastic but, like most YouTubers, he doesn't actually seem to know very much about cars. Some people clearly like what he's doing...

Just came across this. Quite cool in a way, but look how much metal has been cut out of it. Total death trap.

I'd probably leave the 133 engine in there,as you've put some bits into it already. I'd focus on getting the car as light as possible to begin with. Cut off everything 😂

That video was great. It will be electric. Think that's already be confirmed.

I really don't understand all this sub-brand nonsense. Total waste of time and money. Does anyone care that a Leon Cupra is now a Cupra Leon, or that a Mégane Renault Sport will be an Alpine Mégane? I fully expect it will all be ditched in the future.

Man I wish I still had my 172 Cup. Had so many laughs in that car.

You don't mess about mate! Lovely looking work as always.

Saw this again yesterday and got to speak to the owner briefly. He also had a 7.5 GTI and a Caddy. The MK3 is for sale if anyone knows any VW fans.